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Scientists have decoded the complete genome of the domestic dog, a milestone announced Wednesday that provides a biological roadmap for unraveling human diseases and probing the mysterious bond ...

A study has allowed researchers to link dog behavior with specific genetic lineages. In the study, published in Cell, researchers claim that “selective breeding of domestic dogs has generated diverse ...

Man's best friend, in this case a male poodle, is genetically more similar to humans than is the mouse, a more commonly used laboratory animal, according to researchers who have completed the first ...